Hi! I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and I received my Master's from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. I am trained to provide holistic care and help people with various mental challenges. I will take time to listen and understand your challenges/problems in a nonjudgmental manner. After a completed detailed initial assessment, together, we will decide on treatment modalities that are right for you, ensuring your privacy and confidentiality are respected, utilizing a patient-centered approach to care.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I know that reaching out for help may not always be easy, but please reach out to me with a brief description of your treatment goals. After a detailed initial assessment, we will decide on treatment modalities that are right for you.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked in mental healthcare for the past five years, with extensive healthcare experience, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, ensuring patient safety in various settings.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I offer medication management and psychotherapy. I have many years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings, and this has shaped me to continue advocating for patients, I love working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older patients.
About Ikechukwu Ugwu
Ikechukwu Ugwu offers therapy covered by Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mental well-being is a cornerstone of health, and effective interventions are necessary to alleviate stress, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the regulation of stress, depression, and anxiety. CBT has shown significant positive outcomes for stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. CBT-related interventions have been found to result in more substantial decreases in depression